Wedding, elopement, and lifestyle photography; illustrative stories for life and love.

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by to get to know me a little bit better. Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm the owner of Kristy Lumsden Photography and the founder of Same Love Weddings. I discovered photography at a very young age and it has always been a passion of mine. Photojournalism, in particular, caught my eye through a set of TimeLife photography books that were handed down to me and I was fascinated. The emotion that poured through them and their ability to make you feel like you were a part of that experience was one of the most amazing things I, at that point in my life, had ever encountered. Those books kept me entertained well into college but it was in high school that I realized photography was what I wanted to do forever. It was the darkroom and the magic that would happen there. The whole process of making, developing and watching images appear was spectacular; otherwise fleeting moments becoming tangible and permanent.

I went on to study photojournalism as a major and it has shaped the way I make photographs. My illustrative style, which is a cross between documentary and traditional photography, helps me create the story of your wedding and show your individuality. My goal is to always make my couples feel comfortable enough to show their true selves and to make their memories as genuine as the words they speak to each other that day. I have a relaxed and personal approach that alleviates the stress and nervousness of the day. I will be there to document every moment and it will be those images that allow you to feel and experience your day over and over again for many years to come.

Who I am: I am an artist and activist of LGBTQ rights. A lover of film, art, design, music, roller coasters and amazing light. I love sushi dates, game nights with friends, exploring with my partner, Chasity, and cuddling with my Puggle, Marcel. I play guitar well enough that I'm actually able to say that I play the guitar. I'm a pretty awesome cook and conquering really difficult recipes gives me a great sense of accomplishment. My most recent victories were Icelandic Skyr and French Macarons. Wanderlust has been in my blood for as long as I can remember; I love road trips, traveling to exotic places and dream of owning my own Airstream.

What are the steps to booking you for our wedding / portrait session?

Just take a peek at the "Say Hello!" link in the menu at the top of my site. Provide the details of your event or portrait in the contact form and I'll be in touch to let you know if I'm available.

When should we book you?

There is a lot more flexibility with portraits, so book at any time and we will find a date together that fits. The newly engaged couples often book their wedding a year or more in advance, but it's safe to say that most book around 6-12 months before their wedding date.

Do you travel for weddings?

I work in Pittsburgh, however, I would be more than happy to travel for your event!

What is your experience with photographing weddings?

Anything from intimate backyard gatherings to lavish events. I've photographed a variety of different ceremonies from Catholic, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, LGBTQ, Muslim, Episcopalian, self-officiating to Hindi. I'm excited to hear about the customs and details of your day!

When will our photos be ready?

Your digital proofs will be ready in an online gallery within 4-6 weeks of your wedding. Digital proofs of your portrait session will be ready in about 3-4 weeks.

What is your photographic style?

I'm a lifestyle photographer which means more relaxed and intimate images. I want your photographs to reflect who you are and all the emotions of the moment you're in.

Do you offer a second photographer?

Most of my photography is done on my own so that I can provide a more intimate setting however, I do offer a second photographer if one is needed.

Do you offer wedding packages?

Nope! Because every couple is unique I find that "packages" often don't work. What I do instead is provide a starting price point and let you build a completely custom package of your choice, a la carte style. However, my base pricing has absolutely everything you need

What is your pricing?

Portraits begin at $400. Weddings begin at $3300 and include: 6 hours of coverage, an online digital gallery, and printing privileges. All weddings are unique, if you have a question about a custom pricing, send me a message. I would be happy to create a custom package tailored to fit your day.

What kind of cameras do you use?

I use professional quality Nikon equipment with backups. If you would like to know more details, I will gladly nerd out with you!

If the answer to your question isn't listed here, please send me a message. I would be happy to address any concerns you might have!

I'm excited to learn more about your wedding. It's going to be an amazing day and I would be honored to share it with you. I'm currently booking for 2018 & 2019, so let's have a coffee and chat!

412.606.9879

kristy@kristylumsdenphotography.com

Portrait Sessions

Since all our children and grandchildren were in for the holidays, I decided to have a family picture day. I couldn’t have chosen a better photographer than Kristy. Not only does she have a very artistic eye, she knew how to relate to everyone from the 68 year old to the 8 month old. I would highly recommend her for your shoot.

— MaryCollen Seip

Kristy helped us out so much when we needed a fast photo session and a short deadline! We contacted her on Monday, had the session on Tuesday and she had options for us by Thursday! Fantastic service!! In addition, we are so happy with the end result. Highly recommend Kristy!!

— Audrey Hebrele

Kristy is professional, kind and courteous and a pleasure to work with! I loved and appreciated her desire and determination to capture the story of our event; she genuinely cared about the photos she was providing us, and it showed. I am beyond pleased with the gorgeous photographs taken of our daughter’s baptism and look forward to working with Kristy again in the future.

— Kali Kearns

Kristy came to my house for a photo shoot for my one month old. The pictures turned out beautiful. She spent hours at my house, working with me and my baby girl to capture just the right photos and poses that I was looking for. She took posed as well as candid photos and they all turned out great. She also took family pictures outside, even including our dog. I would highly recommend Kristy for your family and/or baby pictures!

— Beth McCall

Kristy was wonderful while shooting our daughter’s new born photos. She was sweet and gentile with Hazel and extremely understanding when Hazel had an accident during shooting. The entire process was quick and she was able to capture some truly beautiful photos. We will cherish them always and recommend Kristy’s services.

— Heather McGinnis

Weddings

We hired Kristy to photograph our wedding. She arrived early and was very professional in dealing with me and my crazy family. At the ceremony, she managed to capture the special moments as my husband and I spoke our vows to each other. During the reception, nobody even noticed Kristy was there, but she caught every hilarious and special moment that occurred throughout the night. I love every single one of my photographs!

— Alexandra & Kenny Pascuzzi

Thank you so much for the photos! They were beautiful and you captured some really nice moments of the day. It was a pleasure working with you and you really put us at ease with the whole process. Being laid back really does work! Thank you!

— Naomi & Jon Williams

Kristy was a joy to work with. Her friendly, laid-back attitude helped us to feel relaxed as we were getting ready for the wedding. During the ceremony, I didn’t even realize she was there, although she got some great shots! Kristy was flexible; she had some good ideas for poses and allowed us to try out some of our own fun ideas. Our pictures turned out to be beautiful. Thank you!

— Leia & Eric Anderson

You did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. We love the pictures, they are absolutely beautiful. Your professionalism really showed in our photos….you knew just when to step in and give us direction, but also when to step back and let the moments unfold. You are very talented. Thank you so much for immediately putting us at ease and giving us lasting memories of our special day!

— Leah & Chad Williams

Our wedding pictures were more beautiful than we could have ever wished for. Kristy did an excellent job capturing our true personalities. She helped make our wedding day one of the happiest and most memorable days of our life.

— Lauren & Justin Ressler

(We) got more than a few compliments about you at the wedding – how creative, relaxed and fun you were. My mom, especially, was SO impressed by you! So I wanted to make sure I passed along the compliments. Scott and I couldn’t have been happier with the way the pictures went. It was so fun and easy working with you!

— Tiffany & Scott Wilder

Dear Kristy,Corry and I want to thank you for the stunning photography of our wedding. Your photographs were absolutely beautiful and captured not only the still photos that were so incredibly important to us but also the action shots that meant so much to our family and friends. We cannot thank you enough for the incredible amount of work that you put into the preparation and execution of both our ceremony and reception. We look forward to having you photograph all of our future events! With Love,